Mammals can be carnivores, omnivores, or herbivores. They also appear at every level of the food web. But… what is a mammal?! Let’s find out! In our Meet the Mammals Family Unit Study, we find out what makes a mammal a mammal, and learn all about some very interesting mammals—including bats, whales, and the platypus!…
The Best Books for Toddlers
There’s something truly special about reading with toddlers. Whether you’re snuggled up for a quiet moment or flipping through pages together in the middle of a busy day, books for toddlers have a way of slowing things down and inviting connection, curiosity, and joy. At this age, stories aren’t just stories – they’re an experience…
Playful Days Toddler Program Review
Children come into the world with an endless curiosity and a natural desire to learn—it’s something we see every day as they discover new things. During these playful days, toddlers are absorbing the world around them, and the best part? They’re doing it all through play! That’s why I created the perfect program to help…
A Prehistoric Journey – The Perfect Dinosaur Unit Study!
What if you could step back in time – millions of years ago – to when giant dinosaurs roamed the Earth? What did these incredible creatures look like? What did they eat? And how do scientists know so much about animals that disappeared long before people ever existed? In our Prehistoric Journey Family Unit Study,…
Children’s Books for Teaching Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is at the core of a happy and meaningful life. By teaching positive character traits—like compassion and gratitude—we give our children the tools to self-motivate, build positive relationships, and effectively manage stress and worry. And books can play a crucial role in this process, which is why I compiled this list of children’s…
A Complete Math Curriculum for Grades 1 to 8
I am so excited to share that How Wee Learn offers a complete math curriculum for children in Grades 1 through 8! This isn’t a collection of worksheets or a series of disconnected lessons. It’s a teacher-created, thoughtfully designed, fully integrated math program that: Meets and/or exceeds U.S. and Canadian math standards Covers all core…
Science Of Flight Family Unit Study
How can planes carry so much cargo and still fly? What are the principles of flight? How do flying squirrels really fly? With the Science of Flight Family Unit Study, you will learn all of this and more through hands-on fun! In this post, I’m going to share the 10 topics from our Science of…
6 Poem Writing Ideas, Perfect for Grade Six
I have always loved poems. From the time I was a little girl until now, poems have always had a special place in my heart. I love hearing them, creating them, and watching how a few carefully chosen words can stir so much emotion and imagination. Poetry is not just a joy for adults—it’s also…
Graphic Organizers for Kids: Get Writing Clearly!
We needed to create some graphic organizers to go along with our Grade Two Literacy Curriculum, so I thought it best to write a full blog post on the topic. After all, graphic organizers are a perfect tool for young writers! I wanted to be sure you knew about them. Oh, and I also wanted…
A Complete Literacy Curriculum for Grades 1 to 8
I am so excited to share that How Wee Learn offers a complete literacy curriculum for children in Grades 1 through 8! This isn’t a random collection of worksheets or a patchwork of disconnected lessons. It’s a teacher-created, thoughtfully designed, complete literacy curriculum that builds strong reading and writing skills. We take things one manageable…